As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Jet Pilot in Irvine, CA is $133,030, equivalent to $64 per hour, $2,558 weekly, or $11,086 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Jet Pilot in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Jet Pilot in Irvine, CA vary widely, spanning from $108,307 to $159,120. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($120,089) and 75th percentile ($146,687), while top earners (90th percentile) make $159,120 per year. This $26,598 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Safety Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Irvine Jet Pilot often earn 0.4% higher than national averages. However, Irvine currently ranks 102 statewide for Jet Pilot job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jet Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $108,307 Irvine, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $120,089 Irvine, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $133,030 Irvine, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $146,687 Irvine, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Jet Pilot Salary $159,120 Irvine, CA April 01, 2026
25% $120,089 10% $108,307 90% $159,120 75% $146,687 $133,030 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Jet Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Pilot III

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jet Pilot in Irvine, CA. The base salary for Jet Pilot ranges from $120,089 to $146,687 with the average base salary of $133,030. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $145,183 to $203,449 with the average total cash compensation of $169,794.

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